Veteran or combat participant: who receives more benefits and what is the difference between statuses.

According to lawyer Yevhenia Bulimenko, 'veteran' and 'combat participant' are different statuses that have great significance for receiving support from the state. According to Ukrainian legislation, 'veteran' is a broader concept that includes various categories of people related to the country's defense or combat activities. In particular, this category includes military personnel, rear workers, rehabilitated persons, and others.

The law of Ukraine establishes a different scope of benefits for combat participants and veterans. For example, combat participants have more rights to free medication, discounts on utility services, and other benefits than veterans. These differences are important for the social protection of these categories of citizens.